Flight Test Engineer - Early Career (F-35 ITF)

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Flight Test Engineer to serve as a Test Conductor for the F-35 ITF at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. You will collaborate with military, contractor, and civil service personnel to execute flight test activities, develop plans, and brief/debrief missions.

Required are a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering, understanding of flight test techniques, and proficiency with MS Office. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related field.
• General understanding of aircraft capabilities and/or flight test techniques.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards.
• Determine test requirements and communicate configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Comply with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct test missions and perform test mission briefings and debriefings, after meeting qualification requirements.
• Evaluate results from flight activities and incorporate "lessons learned" into future test activities.

Skills

Flight test concepts

Communication and coordination

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Flight Test Engineer to serve as a Test Conductor for the F-35 ITF at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. You will collaborate with military, contractor, and civil service personnel to execute flight test activities, develop plans, and brief/debrief missions.

Required are a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering, understanding of flight test techniques, and proficiency with MS Office. U.S.